The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-10-22

Philopolis, 9th District.-The marriage
Mr.. Charles Mays, son of Mr.. John P. Mays, ant
Miss Florence Elliott, daughter of Mr.. George III
| lott, was solemnized by Revs. j. H. M. Lemon
and Samuel M. Afford, the latter assisting in tn
ceremony, in the presence of large congregation
| of relatives and friends, on Tuesday last, at III q
| m.,in Hereford M. Z. Church. After the ceremony
the bridal couple, accompanied by number o.
friends, proceeded to Parkton, where they boarded
a north bound train for trip to Niagara and
other points of interest Their arrival on Satur
| day next at the residence of Mr.. John P. Mays Il
anticipated with pleasure by those who will be IN
readiness to greet them with hearty reception
| The ushers were Messrs. Daniel Pearce, William
| Matthews, William Wales, Charles Wise.
| The third quarterly meeting of Hereford Circuit
convened on Saturday, 18th instant, at Bosley
| Church. Rev. VIM. F. Speake, P. E., oficiated
at II O'Clock and delivered sermon Of much profit
from the thoughts-Faith in its weakness and
Faith in its strength After the sermon tho usual
bounteous hospitality of tho ladies of that church
was shown in the most excellent dinner provided.
In the afternoon the quarterly conference convened
and transacted its important business. favor
able report of finances from the different charges
was made. The next meeting will be hell at Here
ford, January 9th and 18th. On Sunday morning
a spiritual lovefeast was held, and at ii O'Clock
Rev. B. F. Carkson, of Hartford avenue M. E.
Church, preached, basing his sermon on the text
"But covet the best gifts, yet show Iyou more
excellent way" The sermon, which was so elo-
quently delivered, was of deep interest throughout
and called forth expressions of praise by the large
congregation. Every appointment of the Circuit
was represented in the morning service. At night
Rev. Mr.. Clarkson again preached and was u.s.
tened to by very large and attentive congrega-
ton. Revs Samuel Ii. Afford and Rein Gorsuch
were the other ministers present during the day.
Rev. J. Fl. M. Lemon occupied the pulpit at Clyn-
malaria, which accounts for his not being present.
Mr.. Thomas Ingham's absence from these SER
vices, owing to his age and infrmities, was noted.
His many friends acknowledge with appreciation
his past incessant labors for the church and say
that no member has been more faithful. Mr.. Ing
ham is SO years of age. The presence of Mr..
Thomas Bosley who in few days will be
SO years of age, at the Saturday meeting of the
conference, hailed with delight by his Christian
fellow laborers. He has been a member of Bosley
Church for more than so years and q recording
steward for most of that time, though unable to
do the recording yet he has the supervision of it,
and will have the honor of the same as long as he
lives. His residence is located upon historic
ground as occupies the land once known Coles,
one of the prominent preaching places of our
earliest Methodist ministers.
The Junior Gunpowder Club will hold its next
meeting at Mr.. Frank SCOTS, near Mantua, Nov.
9Th. Messrs. Joseph Crowther and Joshua G.
Bosley have lately become members. Such is the
intellectually, experience aud analysing ability
in discussion, that one has remarked the Senior
club cannot surpass it.
On the 10Th inst, the Mite Society of Bosley
Church met at the residence of Mr.. Lewis NJ Bacon,
where few hours we're most pleasantly spent
The next place of meeting is at Mrs. Joshua G.
Bosley's.
Mr.. A. T. Love has rented his property to Mr..
Edward Barrett, who now works the farm of Mr..
VIM. S. Carroll. 1t is said Mr.. Charles Kraft will
vacate Mr.. Loves place and relinquish farming.
Notwithstanding the heavy frosts some toma-
toes have been picked this week. One firm so far
has reached 1850 bushels from IA acres.
Rev. Mr.. Nichol preached at the Chapel on
Sunday night last and his congregation, who
are always glad to hear him, were much pleased
with his scriptural comments and sermon.
The friends of our aged colored folks who lately
lost their house and contents by fire, have met
with financial encouragement and will shortly
erect comfortable home for them.
The executive committee of Union Chapel met
last week and reelected the following officers ::
Chairman, Mr. Edward Austen secretary Mr.. r.
David Yost; treasurer, Mr.. G. A. Underwood.
Mr.. Fisher has been chosen sexton. In the re-
ports lately rendered to the committee there was
no mention of the fact that there were a number
of conversion during the year.
Mrs. Sue H. Gorsuch has been for the past few
weeks visiting friends in Washington and Balti-
more. PHILoPoLIs.